West Virginia permit test: distracted & drowsy driving
Phone and texting laws, other distractions and fatigue. 5 questions.
Can a police officer stop a Level 1 or Level 2 driver just for using a cell phone while driving?
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Sample distracted & drowsy driving questions
Can a police officer stop a Level 1 or Level 2 driver just for using a cell phone while driving?
- A No, only if another violation is seen
- B Only if the driver is texting, not talking
- C Yes, it is a primary offense
- D Only after a written warning
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C. Yes, it is a primary offense
For GDL drivers, cell phone use and texting are banned, and an officer may stop you for it alone as a primary offense. The safest habit is to silence the phone before you start the car.
Under West Virginia law, how may an adult driver use a cell phone while driving on a public road?
- A Freely at red lights
- B To text only when traffic is light
- C Only with hands-free equipment
- D Any way, if over age 21
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C. Only with hands-free equipment
West Virginia bans using any electronic communication device while driving unless it is hands-free. This covers calls, texting, email, games, and browsing.
When may you use a hand-held phone while driving in West Virginia without breaking the law?
- A To check directions on a map app
- B To read a text while stopped in traffic
- C To report a crash, fire or serious road hazard
- D To answer a call from a parent
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C. To report a crash, fire or serious road hazard
Using a device to report a fire, crash, serious road hazard, or emergency to the authorities is not a violation. Police, firefighters, and other emergency workers on duty are also exempt.
After being awake for about how long are your driving skills similar to someone under the influence?
- A 18 hours
- B 8 hours
- C 12 hours
- D 36 hours
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A. 18 hours
After about 18 hours awake, driving skills are comparable to someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Drowsiness slows reaction time and raises crash risk.